Nope & Nope.
This is some old (dead woodworker) wood that changed hands a few times before I bought it.
It was some old quarter sawn planks of wood that had painted on the edges of the planks "Guatemala & Mahogany".
I had bought the wood with the intention that it would go to guitar builders.
But....the knife handle materials have been keeping me pretty busy so I have lost touch with a lot of the guitar builders over the last few years.

Can't tell from the photos yet but the wood has some curly figure and a nice metallic luster.

sachem allison

05-14-2013, 07:07 PM

first thing I thought was Mahogany because, of the grain. color isn't quite right though.

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05-14-2013, 07:56 PM

It is mahogany. Just lighter colored stuff. From one angle it looks light gold, from a different angle more orange/gold.

Size on this one is just over 20" x 11" x 2".
It will be selling for $200 plus shipping.

One of the other forum members asked about it before I finished it but he hadn't seen photos or anything.
He gets 1st option with this one.
Back ups are welcome if any of you like it.

danielomalley

05-15-2013, 12:21 AM

That is one heck of a pretty cutting board! I love the detail of the beveled corners... seems like a really nice detail. What are you using to oil the board?

-daniel

Lefty

05-15-2013, 10:05 AM

Looks awesome, Mark! I have what might be a dumb question, but whatever. :) Is a highly figured burl/curled wood like what you deal with about the same hardness as a regular piece of end grain?

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05-15-2013, 11:40 AM

That is one heck of a pretty cutting board! I love the detail of the beveled corners... seems like a really nice detail. What are you using to oil the board?
-daniel
I start with several coats of mineral oil followed by butcher block conditioner (mineral oil/bees wax blend).

Lefty,
End grain will be a bit softer because the blade is going between the wood fibers.

DWSmith

05-15-2013, 11:48 AM

Quarter sawn to rift sawn Luan Mahogany. The same stuff plywood is made from.

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05-15-2013, 12:01 PM

Thanks David.
I was pleased with how bold the flecks stood out in the portion that was dead on quarter sawn.